Combining luxury and science, and possibly witchcraft, Givenchy’s anti-aging black serum that caused a commotion when it debuted in 2008 is back. And this time the black beauty is joined by two new products: a fine Calais lace mask and a lotion. Each mask contains an 18 ml dose of the black algae-infused cream, gratefully absorbed by weathered or just-jaded skin. This is the stuff of mirror-gazing wicked witches and masquerade-going former Vogue editors. It’s couture skincare if ever there were.

€300 for a box of four at Givenchy boutiques